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5796-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse box (left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 541) and push
the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type A fuse box (right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 541) and push
the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
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5806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Engine compartment (type B fuse box)
Remove the engine compart-
ment cover ( P. 541) and push
the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
Passenger’s side instrument panel
Remove the lid.
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5816-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Trunk
Remove the lid.
Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed
using the pullout tool.
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5826-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type C and D:
Contact your Lexus dealer.
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Type AType B
Type CType D
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5836-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( P. 584)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protect ing the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
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5866-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Headlight high beams or high beam/near-infrared ray transmitters
(vehicles with discharge headlights)
Remove the engine compartment covers. ( P. 541)
Before replacing the bulbs:
Left side
Remove the securing bolt, and
remove the washer fluid filler
opening.
Right side
Remove the securing bolts and
nut, and move the fuse block.
Replacing light bulbs
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6277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
( P. 259)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 104)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 636)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 627)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are
being followed ( P. 259), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low vol-
ume.
The starter motor does not turn over
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694Alphabetical index
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 466
Flat tire........................................................ 618
Floor mats ................................................... 42
Fluid
Automatic transmission ..................657
Brake....................................................... 659
Washer ...................................................553
Fog lights ..................................................298
Replacing light bulbs.......... 589, 590
Switch ......................................................298
Wattage..................................................664
Follow me home system .................... 287
Footwell light .......................................... 447
Front automatic air
conditioning system........................... 418
Front fog lights .......................................298
Replacing light bulbs....................... 590
Switch ......................................................298
Front position lights..............................285
Light switch ...........................................285
Replacing light bulbs....................... 590
Welcome light illumination
control....................................................154
Front seats ................................................ 198
Adjustment .............................................198
Cleaning .................................................. 514
Climate control seats ...................... 478
Correct driving posture.....................44
Driving position memory ................ 218
Head restraints ....................................225
Power easy access system............. 201
Seat position memory ....................... 218
Front turn signal lights ........................ 278
Replacing light bulbs .......................590
Turn signal lever................................. 278
Fuel ............................................................. 305
Capacity................................................. 652
Fuel gauge .............................................. 125
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 604
Information............................................ 665
Refueling ................................................ 305
Type .............................................652, 665
Warning light.......................................608
Fuel filler door ........................................ 305
If the fuel filler door cannot
be opened .........................................308
Refueling ................................................ 305
Fuel pump shut off system ................ 604
Fuses .......................................................... 579
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